1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 1187 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Abarth | Jaguar |
| Model | 700 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |
